Court documents have revealed that Hollywood actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died in February of 2014, did not leave his fortune to his three kids, but instead left his entire estate to his longtime girlfriend and mother of his children, Mimi O’Donnell.

A will signed by Hoffman in October 2004 named O’Donnell as the executor of his will. Court filings indicate that Hoffman felt confident that O’Donnell would use the money to care for their children appropriately. Also stipulated in the will is Hoffman’s desire that his eldest be raised in a “city of art and culture.”

Planning your estate guarantees that your children and loved ones will still have the brightest of tomorrow even after you’re gone. If you are considering ensuring their financial future by planning your estate in Chicago, our team of qualified probate lawyers at Peck Ritchey, LLC, is here to help. Call us today at (312) 201-0900.


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Attorney Kyle Fahey handled our matter with skill and professionalism, and was always responsive. 10/10, would work with him and the firm again.

–Jon T.

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I solicited Peck Ritchey, LLC for assistance with a living trust for which I became the beneficiary. I needed assistance with understanding the details of how it all worked. However, I was especially concerned because there were threats of allegations made by family members and a lawsuit was filed against me. I needed a solid professional who had my best interests in mind. Peter Brady took my case and he managed it flawlessly. He explained everything in a way I could understand, he knew the law inside and out, he was always available to answer questions, and even offer support when things seemed like they could become extremely problematic. In addition to this, he had a plan. He navigated the course as if he already knew the next move by the opposing attorney. He made me feel like everything was in control and that’s because he knew exactly what he was doing and he consulted with me about everything. We ended up settling out of court and ultimately the court officially dismissed the lawsuit. I honestly believe if it wasn’t for Peter and his expertise this could have gone in an entirely different direction. Peter did a stellar job and I couldn’t be more pleased and impressed with his performance.

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